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Explores outsourcing of U.S. jobs, discussing reasons to contract out, its effects on global free trade, problems with the practice, resistance to it, and other related topics.

Explains corporate bailouts, discussing the factors in business that result in government intervention, and examining bailouts that have occurred during the economic recession of the early twenty-first century, as well as others throughout history.

Traces the history of the Taliban in Afghanistan, explaining how the religious group rose to power, controlled the people, government, and economy of the country, aided terrorists, and fought American, British, and Soviet forces at various times and discussing how the Taliban controls what women, children, and men wear, think, and do.

Discusses homelessness in the United States, describing the impact of the early-twenty-first-century's recession on homelessness, as well as strategies and ways to put an end to homelessness in America.

A discussion of the "green" movement, looking at efforts around the world to make and/or use environmentally friendly products, practices, and lifestyle choices, introducing green pioneers, examining related political and legal issues, and considering the future of green living.

An introduction to laser-powered fusion energy that explains why many believe it could be a viable option as an alternate energy source in the future.

An exploration of the financial crisis in the United States during the early twenty-first century that discusses what caused it and its implications.

An exploration of the election of President Barack Obama that discusses his life and political career and also addresses the civil rights movement as well as race relations in the United States.

An exploration of drug-resistant microorganisms that explains how they form and discusses treatments as well as related research.

Provides information about organ donation, discussing how it works, the transplant process, living and deceased donors, and related issues.